Utah State vs Colorado State Prediction
I’m looking at the over between Colorado State and Utah State. We know the Rams can score the football, but they’re 138th in total defense and scoring defense. A Utah State offense that’s had issues all season should have success against this Colorado State defense.
The over is 7-0 for Colorado State this season and has actually cashed in each of its last nine games. Colorado State couldn’t stop you and me from moving the football. Oddsmakers are obviously aware of this trend, which is why the total is fairly high. Still, if it’s not broken, don’t fix it. I’m taking the over whenever Colorado State is playing.
Colorado State Rams Betting Preview
The Colorado State Rams lost to Texas State, beat San Diego State, and they play Boise State next. Colorado State has lost 4 of its last 5 games. Hauss Hejny is completing 68.3 percent of his passes for 952 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Jackson Harper and RJ Vick have combined for 701 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Terrence Smith Jr. has 23 receptions.
The Colorado State Rams’ ground game averages 177.1 yards per contest, and Mel Brown leads with 454 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Colorado State is allowing 44 points and 535.3 yards per game. Oumar Diomande leads the Colorado State Rams with 67 tackles, Elijah Brown has 1.5 sacks, and CJ Blocker has 3 interceptions.
Utah State Aggies Betting Preview
The Utah State Aggies lost to Texas State, beat Washington State, and they play Fresno State next. Utah State has lost 7 of its last 9 games. Grady Brosterhous is completing 55.6 percent of his passes for 1,120 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. Eli Wood and Javon Robinson have combined for 736 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns, while Demick Starling has 10 receptions.
The Utah State Aggies’ ground game is averaging 113.4 yards per contest, and Javen Jacobs leads the way with 435 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Utah State is allowing 23 points and 344 yards per game. Brevin Hamblin leads the Utah State Aggies with 57 tackles, Jordan Pendleton has 2.5 sacks, and D’Angelo Mayes has 1 interception.
Why the Utah State Aggies will win
- Colorado State has lost each of its last eight road games.
- Utah State has won each of its last 11 October games as a home favorite.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the last four games between Colorado State and Utah State.
- Colorado State has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six road games against conference opponents.
- Utah State has won the first quarter in four of its last five home games against conference opponents.
- Colorado State has lost the first half in each of its last six road games.
Why the Colorado State Rams will win
- Utah State has lost seven of its last nine games.
- Colorado State has covered the spread in each of its last four games as an underdog against Utah State.
- Utah State has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six games as a favorite against teams from Colorado.
- The road team has won the first quarter in each of the last three games between Colorado State and Utah State.
- Utah State has lost the first half in seven of its last eight games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Colorado State’s last nine games has gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of Utah State’s last eight games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
Utah State Aggies Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 9, Asher Cunningham leads the Pac-12 Conference for forced fumbles (3) this season.
Colorado State Rams Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 9, Hauss Hejny ranks 1st amongst qualified players for sack percentage (1.0%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Utah State ranks 138th among FBS teams for points per game this season (14.9).
- Utah State has suffered the equal-most road losses by a margin of three points or less of any FBS team this season (2).
- Colorado State ranks 138th among FBS teams for points allowed per game this season (44.0).
- Colorado State ranks 138th among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (14.4).